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Accuracy of results

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mark13561
mark13561

Hi everybody,

Ive had 3 tests so far. The first was an igm test taken a month after exposure which was equivocal. The 2nd was a negative igg test taken 3 months after exposure. Amd the 3rd was a negative igg test taken 4 months after exposure. Should i still take a final test 6 months from exposure?

Thanks

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  • Guest
    Guest mark13561

    Posted

    Take a IgG test. IGM is unrealible. I have tested positive for IgG and negative for IGM.
  • Gh2017
    Gh2017 mark13561

    Posted

    yes why would you not i have had false positives before
  • haz83342
    haz83342 mark13561

    Posted

    Yes

    If you can make it even later than 6 months would be better to be dead sure you are ok. 

    Forget about your igm test. 

    Did you suffer any herpes outbreak???

    • mark13561
      mark13561 haz83342

      Posted

      Nothing that would make me panic. Some itching with no lesions. Some anal itching which comes and goes. A bump on my penis which has been there for months. No pus, its simply just a bump. Im confused.
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